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new DIX SEED EOCdCO6S.
FIELD SEEDS.
New Welcome Oats,
New Welcome Oats,
Farmers FaVorite Corn,
Farmers FaVorite Corn,
Early Dent Corn,
Early Dent Corn,
Ensilage Corn,
Ensilage Corn,
White Pearl Corn,
White Pearl Corn,
All Varieties Sugar Corn,
All Varieties Sugar Corn.
GRASS SEEDS.
Glover, Timothy,
Glover, Timothy,
Orchard Grass, Lawn Grass,
Orchard Grass, Lawn Grass,
Millet, Hungarian,
Millet, Hungarian.
VEGETABLE SEED.
Early Beans, Late Beaiis.
EARLY Peas, Late Peas.
Flower seee, Bird Seed, Bird Sand.
Machinery and Implements.
Osborne Binders, Osborne Mowers,
Studebaker Wagons, Spring Tooth Harrows,
Studebaker Wagons, Spring Tooth Harrows,
Flows, Corn Planters, Corn Drills, Corn Gull
tivators, Domestic Sewing Machine.
We warrant all goods. We keep the best.
Try us.
RO0P & ZILE,
% W. Main St.,
ap16 If Westminster, Md.
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ap16 If
EXECUTORS SALE
IL OF A
DWELLING HOUSE AND LOT,
IN WESTMINSTER.

IN WESTMINSTER.
The undersigned, by virtue of the power of
sale contained in the last will and testament
of Rachel Sheets, late of Carroll county, de-
ceased, and in pursuance of the order of the
Orphans Court of said county, passed on the
fifteenth day of November, in the year eigh-
teen hundred and eighty-six, will offer at
public sale. on the premises, situate on the
northeast side of the Main street, in the city
of Westminster, adjoining the residence of
John Bernstine, and nearly opposite the resi-
dence of Charles 7. Reifsnider, Esq, on
Saturday, the 14h day of May, A. d., 1887,
at 2 o'clock, P. NJ, all that lot of land there
situate, fronting thirty feet on said Main
street, and running back one hundred and
ninety eight feet to an alley, containing one
eighth of an acre of land, more or less, This
property is improved with
frame dwelling house, two sto- Ab
ries high, and necessary out 20 IE:zN
buildings, and is a comfortable
home. There is some good fruit on the
premises, principally apples, ounces and
grapes.
Terms of Sdle.-One.third of the purchase
money to be paid on the day of sale, or on the
ratification thereof by the Court; and the
residue in two equal payments, the one paya-
Bile in six months, and the other payable in
twelve months from the day of sale; the
credit payments to be secured by the bonds
or single bills of the purchaser or purchasers,
with sufficient security, bearing interest from
the day of sale.
JACOB SHEETS, Executor
ofthe last will and testament of Rachel Sheets,
deceased.
Chas. B. Roberts, Attorney and Agent.
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TT H. POWER & co.
Commission Merchants,

l2s S. CHARLES STREET, Baltimore, Nd.
Consignments of Flour, Grain, Mill Feed,
Corn Meal, Buckwheat, Hay, Straw, Dressed
Hogs, Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Game, Green
and Dried Fruit, Potatoes, Onions, Beans,
Wool, Hides, and Country Produce generally,
solicited, carefully handled, and prompt re-
turns made. apr loft
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The local elections in New jersey this
week resulted favorably to the Democrats.
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EOR SALE: = A Small Farm of 271
= acres, in Freedom District, Carroll county
Nd, IL miles from Baltimore, improved by
a 2 Story Frame Dwelling, Pump, Stone
Dairy, Stable, Ice House and other out build
ings. Good Apple Orchard and other Fruits.
Convenient to Mills, Stores, Churches,
Schools and Post Office. For further infor-
E. s. Mccoy,
Haight, P. o.,
apr16-3t= Carroll County, Md.
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Ami correspondence strictly confidential,
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town. Md, No. 1874 ". washington St. ale 8
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sr s. HARSToNE v. s.,
Vi And Honorary Graduate of the Ontario
Veterinary College,
Has permanently located in Westmin-
ster to practice the Veterinary profession.
All diseases of domestic animals promptly
and professionally treated on the latest prin-
ciples of veterinary science. Surgical oper-
alton specially.
Ofhce-City Hotel. Calls by day or night
promptly attended. apr 10, 8m
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and attended to promptly. Address Hagers,
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

True COpy,-Iest:
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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02

The Pa. Democratic State Conven-
sion met Wednesday. The tariff is
sue was lodged; the PA. millionaire
beneliciaries Of protection failed for
once to declare that the body of the
people should pay tribute TO n priv
ileged class. President Cleveland
was endorsed; a pledge was given 10
equalizc state taxation; it was de-
clared that corporate power should
be restricted. and the refusal Of the
Republican Legislature to relieve
the oil producers is denounced.
Judge J. Ross Thompson was nomi-
mated for the Supreme Court. and j.
b. McGrann for Treasurer.
We will wager 81 900 that if five
competent men canvass each county
in Pennsylvania for 30 days for new
subscribers to papers like the Phil
adelphia Record, and if this be fol-
lowed up by an aggressive campaign
with such men as Beck, Carlisle,
Hurd and Hewitt, speaking at every
cross roads, the Democracy Of that
State will ut their next Convention
pronounce against tariff for protec-
ton, and that she will be redeemed
from the Republicans. Yacil.ation,
timidity and hypocrisy is what is
running our party. We must have
in front more men who are actuated
by principle and who have the cour
age of conviction.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02

yited into the State for very differ
cnt purpose. The sober. second
thought of the people will repudiatc
the scenes in wheeling.
Gov. Wilson's manly rebuke of
Foraker and Gibson will be COM
mended. wherever the facts are
known. and we intend that they
shall be known. We will not let
this matter be forgotten. lie vlnhi-
Gated his State, he defended the cX-
soldiers who are Democrats, and he
defended from n foul attack that
large element IN West Va. which. 20
wears AGO. were on the Confederate
side. Wilson himself was loyal IN
the war but lie made it understood
that the day OF ostracism in this
State had passed When the Gov
ernor got back to Charleston he was
given an ovation and he deserved it.
Charleston's conduct is credit to
the good sense of her people. The
State will think better of the Capt.
tol after this.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02
ILL-ApvISED UTTERANCES.

The Baltimore SIM, of yesterday,
prints an interview with Ex-senator
Camden, which we would discre1it
were it not that the Suns Washing
ton correspondent is generally very
accurate. We give the substance of
Mr.. Camden,s uttcrances and make
few comments. He saws:
There is no change in West Va.
politics since his friend Faulkner
wss elected, and there will probably
be no difficulty about Faulkner Sc
curing his seat.
Faulkner's election gave satisfac-
ton because ii was hoped he had
sense enough to repudiate machine
methods and take the side of the
people Those best qualified to
Judge 10 not believe that he will be
seated,
LueaS. Gov. Wilson and nearly
allot those who bolted hist Camdens)
caucus nomination are politically
dead and it is doubtful whether they
can secure recognition by the repub
Leans.
We fully appreciate that from HIS
stand point Mr. Camden has cause
tu feel bitter towards those who re-
sisted his re election. Bnt we can
not express sufficient surprise that
ne should be betrayed into an utter
anyc OF this character We refrain
from such comment rs. perhaps,
would be justified.
1t is true that certain gentlemen
who opposed his reelection are not
so strong, rs they once were, in the
public confidence; the reason is, not
theiropposition to him; not their re-
fuSal to enter SPLIT caucus
(goit . into that caucus meant only
a result which conscience and duty
TO their constituents commanded
them to prevent; had they entered
that caucus and thereby assisted
Mr.. Camden's election, they would
have. been traitors to conscience and
traitors to their constituents. 1t
was different with Camden's supper
tiers: thinking as they did they were
at liberty to accept the caucus, but
these other gentlemen, with THEIR
convictions, could not do So The
reason the gentlemen referred to are
not so strong in the public confidence
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02

When Lee gave his sword to Grant
the South surrendered. The ques-
tions submitted to battle were de.
cided against the South, and that
was the end of them.
After Appomattox many Confed-
crate soldiers, wearing wounds,
found homes in the North, and with
one voice they testify that their
first and best friends were those I'm
ion soldiers who were bravest in bat
tie. They also testify that all the
bitterness they found eminated from
men who skulked the fight. After
the war many Union soldiers made
homes IN the South, and with one
voice they testify that all the bitter
ness they found eminated from men
who had shirked the battle. The
so-called Union soldiers who were
repulsed in the Southern States were
not true soldiers but were men who
"began to fight after the danger was
past" and the bitterness OF feeling
that now struts for political effect is
limited to politicians seeking popu-
larity with that class ut the North
who did not 90 into battle.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02
The B. & o. Express Co. has been

The B. Il o. Express Co. has been
sold the L. S. Express Co. 1t is be
lieved in well informed circles that
the b. & o. Telegraph will shortly
be sold to Jay Gould. and that
the b. Il o. X. r. system will be con-
solidated with the Pennsylvania r.
r. We will presently explain this
matter very fully. We now sound
the alarm; Monopoly is combining
for the purpose of making still fur
Their aggressions against the body
of the people. The only safety is
for the people to stand by the few
men Monopoly can neither bulldoze
nor buy.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02

The Pittsburg Times says, that
the local operators Of the kanawha
and Monongahela Coal Regions have
pooled their properties by adopting
the method of the Standard Oil
Company. Stock representing the
property will he issued for $40, 000,-
600 and the company will be gov
erned by Is directors. 1t is esti-
mated that the output OF the proper
ties in the pool is about 1OO,OOO,OOO
bushels.
Every mail brings us some new
combination against the body of
the people.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02

\ series on these articles will be print
ed as we get time to write them. If any
one thinks il easy to write such articles
as appear ia these columns, let him try
to prepare an editorial for us. OF course
there arc those who can produce better
articles than we publish, but person
who has not tried it will be very much
surprised NJ the amount of labor involv-
ed.
Candidates for Congress and the Leg
islature will do well 20 file these articles
away for future use. 1t is always easy
To obtain ideas, plausible arguments and
misleading statistics to fool the people,
because those who pluck geese hire the
ablost intellects to invent such argu-
mentS and compile such statistics, and
they are furnished free to whoever will
use them, but we find it very difficult to
obtain, in convenient shape, the charac-
terof information that is calculated to
open the eyes of the people.
Unless we mistake the signs of the
times, the people will demand in the
next campaign men who show Il capaci-
" and Willingness to fight for them
against schemes to rob them. These ar
ticles will then be invaluable to those
who wish to take an active part in the
campaign.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02

AS they once were, lies solely in the
fact that, subsequent to the adjourn
ment of the regular session, their
conduct seemed to indicate that they
were actuated by desire to obtain
personal advancement. We do not
believe such was the case; we do not
believe they deserve the censure they
receive. but still we realize that zap
pearances were the other way" and,
although we believe it was amistake
of the head and not of the heart, yet
it NAV take some time to correct the
impression that has been created.
AS to the other gentlemen who re-
fused to enter the caucus, they are
infinitely stronger before the people
to-day than they ever have been.
The people see an effort being made
to "1ill OFF, the very men who ex-
hibit a willingness to stand between
them and the millionaire beneficial
ries of monopoly, and the people do
not intend that this effort "t0 Kill
off, such men shall succeed.
We do not want this issue made;
it is best for all that it should not
be made; it is best for the State
that it should not be made: but if
such an issue be forced on us, it will
be met squarely, and we do not fear
the result. Be it remembered that
those who opposed Mr.. Camden's
election never said "that for q few
Republican votes they would prom
Use not to lift their hands in future
against that party" --Better
let bygones be bygones.
Cleveland is more popular than he
was, because the honest, hard-work
ing people believe him sincere in his
promises.
The President is stronger because
the honest, hard-working people be-
lieve that he is trying to stand be-
tween them and corrupt political
methods.
There was some complaint because
he did not turn out Republicans
fast enough, but there is to-day in
this State only one Republican hold
ing Federal office.
The complaint was that the Presi-
dent permitted the Federal patron
age to be prostituted to build up q
| hierarchy of office-holding managers
of politics. At the last election in
this county Sergeant was here help
ing the Republicans to defeat the
regular Democratic nominee for the
Legislature. Sergeant was one OF
Camden's "bummers," and after
having tried to defeat our Democrat
ic nominee, he was Immediately given
an office in Washington. 1t was APP
pointments like this that caused
dissatisfaction But the rank and
file think Cleveland has been de-
ceived by his advisers, and they live
in hopes he will soon learn the real
truth.
Under ordinary circumstances
West Virginia is Democratic, but
with the tariff question as the lead
inc issue the State is doubtful.
The people of this State are over
whelmingly Democratic, and if given
an assurance that candidates will
honestly execute the protested doc
trines Of our party, we will have a
very large majority. The State is
doubtful only because our managing
politicians are trying to thwart the
popular Judgment. The State is
doubtful because candidates dodge
| the tariff.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02

We promised and have ready statistics
exploding the pretense that West Va.
needs a tariff tax Of 70 cents ton on
coal; but all the space allotted in this is
sue 20 the tariff is occupied.
Ask the politicians, whether they will
aggreSsively advocate reduction of the
tax on coal and ifthey evade probe them
with questions until thcyanswer. Then
compare their replies with what we will
presently publish on this subject.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02
Hard times are pinching the farmers.
U-aSfo,l H-oYJJ

Hard times are pinching the farmers.
Weston World.
Yes, and unless the tariff is re-
duced the farmers will be ruined
Politicians are afraid to act boldly
on the tariff, because the millionaire
beneficiaries of the tax will buy
votes to defeat them. The Virginia
farmers declared against tariff for
protection, but her politicians in
both parties are pledged the other
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02

A people must take good care of
those who risk their lives for the
mutual benefit. When one citizen
contributes more than his share to 4
common burden, the other citizens
who contributed less, must make up
the difference by paying money.
This is the only way to bring things
even, and all rightminded men de-
sired Congress toplace those who ser
we'd in the army on an equal footing
with those who did not. This could
be done by liberal pensions and
hence the Confederate soldiers in
Congress always voted for pensions.
But when the emissaries of mil
lionaire beneficiaries of a protective
tariff, as a part of their scheme to
prevent any reduction of taxes, pro-
posed to pension, not the true soldier,
but every skulker and bounty-jump-
er, then all thoughtful and patriotic
citizen supported the Presidents We
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02

t. of what was called the paupor
pension bill" The politicians were
stampeded by a Fictitious clamor
manufactured by tariff-protected
millionaires bent on plpndering the
people, snd there did not seem one
man with nerve enough to save the
ship. 1t was at this crisis that
President Cleveland exhibited the
courage Congress lacked, and his
unprecedented popularityrests chief
" ON the evidence he then gave the
country of determination to fear
lessly perform the duties of his Of
fee.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02

Cornelius Vanderbilt, one Of the
sons Of w. X. Vanderbilt, deceased,
is worth $75,000,O00 and perhaps
1925, 100000. The Vanderbilt for
tune. rcckoned at nearly $20O,OOO,oVo
was accumulated in railroad man
agement within the short period OIL
20 years. If the people would vo'e
inteliigently this rapid concentra-
ton of wealth could not occur. Inc
concentration of wealth is tue
strongest evidence that the body Oh
Che people are not prosperous
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02
PROHIBITION VS.. LOCAL OPTION.


To be copied by the wellsburb Herald.
1t is the custom of Prohibition
leaders to assume that 4 constitu-
tional amendment forbidding the
sale and manufacture of intoXicants
will close barrooms more effectually
than local option. We know from
personal observation that Local OPP
ton is more effective than Prohibit
ton and our observation is corobo-
rated by statistics that are conclus-
i've.
Whoever sells intOxicants must
obtain ~. 5. retail liquor dealers
license" If such licenses are OBJ
tanned in places where barrooms are
forbidden, then the evidence is con-
elusive that liquor is sold clandes
timely. If such licenses increase
more rapidly in Prohibition States
than in Local Option States, then
the evidence is conclusive that Lo-
cal Option is the best way to pro
mote temperance When commu-
nitv decides for itself not to have
barrooms there is neigborhood
pride to go without liquor" where
as if community feels that it is
being coerced against its will, then
spirit of resistance is aroused, and
the average man takes pleasure
in violating the law. This is HUI
IN an nature and we cannot change it
by legislation any more than we can
make men taller or shorter by enact
ing statutes. We beg thoughtful
friends tf temperance to consider
these things,-if we are right, then
Prohibition will increase, not dimin-
ish, the drink habit. 1t is the fash.
ion Of some to string together loud
sounding words dcnouncing bar
rooms.-but it is no argument and
H. 50 ,oo,a ;oN,,aroa thop baatinU
drum. The question is,not wheth
er drink is an evil,-the question is,
how to prevent drink. There are
those in this temperance movement
who want noise, excitement and po-
litical issues:-we do not speak to
them: their heart is not in the cause
There are others in this temperance
movement, so blinded by zeal and so
impractical and visionary that they
see nothing except barrooms and bar
keepers we do not speak to them;
they cannot argue and cannot listen
to reason. There are others in this
movement who make money out of it,
or use it to obtain office we do not
speak to them; they care nothing
for the cause. We speak to those
who have no motive but TO lessen
the use Of intoxicants, and to them
we say,--take care least your zeal
turns you into the wrong road.
There are 4 States, and only 4
States that have adopted the consti-
tutional amennment now proposed
in West Va.
The following table will be taken
as conclusive that the number Of
places where liquor is sold increases
more rapidly in prohibition States
than in local option States.
In case it be suggested that all drug
stores have u. 5. license, the number
Of drug stores is also given.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-09-02
THE CLEVELAND BANNER FIAS-
CO. EX-SOLDIERS TRAPPED.


An event at the recent Soldiers
Reuuion in Wheeling is conclusive
evidence that the thoughtful men
Of this country must unite to sweep
away the wretched demagogues and
scheming politicians who would par
alize business to gain some tempo
rary partizan advantage. These
columns cannot do better service
than to give truthful picture that
will be comprehended by the rank
and file of voters.
The surviving Union soldiers, TO
preserve army friendships, organic
ed various associations to cultivate
social intercourse and strengthen
the ties of comiadship. Left to
themselves, these organizations
would have been managed by the
brave men who, having done their
duty in the hour of danger, are ready
to do their duty in the days of peace.
The men who did the real fighting,
stopped fighting when the battle was
won. Unfortunately the lowest grade
of machine politicians saw in these
associations an opportunity to con
solidate the soldier vote and to con
troll it for their own selfish purposes.
Hence, the politicians at once began
scheming to convert these associa-
tions into political machines, and
they are now largely controlled by
the men, who, as Gen. Grant aptly
said, FIRST began to fight after the
danger was past Col. Dan John
son, of Tyler County, achieved hon
or in battle, and his speech at Wheel
ing expressed feeling the skulkers
cannot comprehend. He said:
Some people wonder why old soldiers
are so friendly when they meet. There
is something in the heart only soldier
can appreciate. Our friendships come
from the fact that we once stood together
in the Valley of Death.
The lower grade of politicians
were not prominent at Gettysburg
last July. That meeting was in the
hands of men who could appreciate
the feeling Col. Johnson expressed.
Such recent events as the facti-
tious clamor about returning the
flags" the objection to the presence
of the National Executive at the
Grand Army meeting in st Louis
and the disgraceful scenes of last
week in Wheeling, are conclusive
that the men who did the real fight
ing no longer control and speak for
the organizations they formed: such
events are conclusive that these or
CARNATIONS are now controlled by
wretched, scheming, INSCRIPTIONS
politicians who use them as politi-
cal clubs to excite the very passions
and predjudices all patriotic citizens
and especially brave soldiers, most
desire to remain buried; and it is
Il hopeful sign that the rank and file
of the Grand Army are now moving
q resolution that no one shall hold
any post of honor or trust in their
society unless herendered actual ser
vice in battle and did not skulk in
the hour of danger.